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Fascinating Facts About Oscar Wilde

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What caused 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' to be heavily edited before its publication?

Wilde's lack of time to properly edit it

Wilde's disagreement with the publishers

Financial constraints faced by the publishers

Criticism leading to the deletion of 500 words (correct)

Who did Florence Balcombe, Wilde's love interest, marry instead of him?

Sir William Wilde

Victorian Kim Kardashian

Oscar Wilde

Bram Stoker (correct)

Which individual was known for being academically successful despite arriving 3 weeks late to the start of term?

Florence Balcombe

Oscar Wilde (correct)

Sir William Wilde

Bram Stoker

What similarity is drawn between Oscar Wilde and Victorian Kim Kardashian?

Both were renowned for their self-publicity and unique style Signup and view all the answers

What remarkable feature did Oscar Wilde's parents share?

His father was a doctor and his mother a poet and Irish nationalist Signup and view all the answers

What caused Oscar Wilde to be considered a rebellious student?

He arrived 3 weeks late to the start of term Signup and view all the answers

Who did Florence Balcombe eventually marry instead of Oscar Wilde?

Bram Stoker Signup and view all the answers

What significant change was made to 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' before its publication?

500 words were deleted Signup and view all the answers

What occupations did Oscar Wilde's parents, Sir William and Jane, have respectively?

Doctor and Poet Signup and view all the answers

How did Oscar Wilde's unique style and self-publicity compare to that of Victorian Kim Kardashian?

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Study Notes

Oscar Wilde was a rebellious student, despite being academically successful, he once arrived 3 weeks late to the start of term.
Wilde was one of the first modern-day celebrities known for his unique style and self-publicity, similar to Victorian Kim Kardashian.
Wilde's love interest, Florence Balcombe, ended up marrying Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula, instead of him, crushing Wilde.
"The Picture of Dorian Gray" was heavily edited without Wilde's knowledge, with 500 words deleted before its publication due to criticism.
Wilde's parents, Sir William and Jane, were equally remarkable individuals: his father was a knighted doctor, while his mother was a poet and Irish nationalist who spoke 12 languages.

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Explore intriguing facts about the renowned writer Oscar Wilde, from his rebellious nature to his relationships and literary works. Learn about the unique individuals in his life and the challenges he faced as a prominent figure in the Victorian era.